Knee replacement surgery – the effective cure of severe knee disorders

One of the most common surgical procedures conducted today, knee replacement surgery not only cures the pain, it helps in restoring ease of mobility and thus the overall quality of life. Also called knee arthroplasty, knee replacement surgery involves removing the damaged part of the knee to replace it with an artificial joint or prosthesis made of plastic or inert metal.

Scope of knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery is conducted in most patients when other forms of treatments involving medications and physical therapy fail to ease the pain and restore the mobility. The main diseases or irregularities that leads to knee issues demanding knee replacement surgery are as follows: -

• Osteoarthritis – an age related condition, it is one of the most common reasons for conducting knee replacement surgery.
• Rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune disorder, it is caused when the knee linings are damaged by the action of immune system.
• Knee deformities – knee replacement surgery helps in correcting deformities caused by knees such as bowed legs.
• Knee injuries – injuries or trauma caused due to surgeries or fall can be corrected by replacement surgery.
• Blood flow issues – knee replacement surgeries helps in restoring blood flow in cases where knee issues are caused due to lack of adequate blood flow.

Types of knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgeries are of different types based on different factors such as the extent of replacement and the technology used to perform the procedure. They are as follows: -

• Total knee replacement surgery where the whole knee joint is replaced
• Partial knee replacement where only the affected parts of the knee joint is replaced
• Navigation knee replacement where the knee replacement surgery procedure is conducted with the help of computer aided technique, ensuring more accuracy than the conventional techniques.
• Revision knee replacement surgery, which is done to correct irregularities that are caused in the earlier procedures.

Mahi Orthopaedic clinic, based in Chennai, is a leading centre offering advanced treatment for various orthopaedic disorders.

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